[3] As part of the Motueka Ward of the Tasman District Council, land is of freehold title and can be onsold and built on, within strict building codes and resource consents.

There is one Lodge operated as accommodation for walkers and kayakers on commercial trips with Wilsons Abel Tasman.

[3] Access to Torrent Bay is through a walking track from Marahau, or by boat from one of the many water taxi services operating in the area.

[3] The bay is fed by the waters of the short Torrent River and the smaller Tregidga Creek.

[4] The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "tall trees" for Rākauroa.